Software Engineer, Backend (Hybrid)

Experteer Overview In this role you contribute to the AI/ML backend platform at Cisco, building and maintaining scalable backend components that power AI-powered apps. You will work with a cross-functional team to improve reliability, deploy and validate services in production, and deepen your knowledge of AI tooling and distributed systems. This is a hands-on, growth-focused opportunity to shape a foundational platform at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with seniors to deliver impactful AI products and enhancements. Compensation / Benefits * Design and implement AI/ML platform components under guidance from senior engineers * Assist deployment, testing, and validation of AI/ML infrastructure in production * Analyze performance data and troubleshoot routine issues to ensure reliability * Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to improve processes and operations * Build foundational knowledge of AI tools, LLM frameworks, and distributed systems Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM * Professional experience building or maintaining ML systems in production * Programming experience using Python and/or Go * Experience deploying and managing services on AWS, Azure, or GCP * Experience using Docker and Kubernetes and microservices architectures Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) plan with matching * paid parental leave * paid time away (vacation, holidays, sick leave) * stock-based compensation opportunities * bonus/variable incentive programs

at with 2+ years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM, * Professional experience building or maintaining ML systems in production * Programming experience using Python and/or Go * Experience deploying and managing services on AWS, Azure, or GCP * Experience using Docker and Kubernetes and microservices architectures Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) plan with matching * paid parental leave * paid time away (vacation, holidays, sick leave) * stock-based compensation opportunities * bonus/variable incentive programs